Category Archives: News
Senate hearings on oil tanker ban hosted in northwest next week
Senate hearings on legislation that would ban oil tankers on the coast are kicking off in Northwest BC next week. Bill C-48, or the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, would prohibit oil tankers carrying more ...
Apr 11, 2019
Public hearing on rezoning of LB Warner site to be held in Smithers
Smithers residents will have a chance to influence the rezoning of a town-owned site thanks to an upcoming public hearing. During a meeting late last month, Council gave first and second readings to a...
Apr 11, 2019
Thornhill Governance Study sacked
A lack of public interest has halted the Thornhill Governance Survey. Just 5 percent of Thornhill's eligible residents participated in a series of recent public engagement events. Through one-on-one i...
Apr 11, 2019
Lheidli T'enneh elect first new Chief in 15 years
The Lheidli T'enneh have chosen a new elected Chief. Clayton Pountney, who was elected to a two-year term by members, defeated longtime incumbent Dominic Frederick. Frederick, who lost by 15 votes, ha...
Apr 11, 2019
Statistics Canada study reveals dire financial situation of BC overdose victims
Victims of illicit drug overdoses become more financially vulnerable in the years leading to their death, according to a new StatsCan study. That study looked in to the employment situation of the 3,1...
Apr 11, 2019
UBCIC President condemns Conservative stalling of Bill C-262
UBCIC President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip called Tuesday's stalling of Bill C-262 a "shameful moment for Canada". Bill C-262 seeks to establish a framework for collaborative work between First Natio...
Apr 11, 2019
Distracted driving behind Highway 16 crash near New Hazelton
RCMP say distracted driving caused a serious crash east of New Hazelton Wednesday night. Police and emergency crews were called out around 8:50 when an east-bound pickup crossed the centre line of Hig...
Apr 11, 2019
Crash closes Highway 16 east of New Hazelton
Highway 16 was closed east of New Hazelton due to a crash Wednesday night. According to the transportation ministry, a serious collision shut down the route in both directions approximately 13 km east...
Apr 10, 2019
Bella Coola RCMP seek information about 2015 sinking in local harbour
Bella Coola RCMP are asking for help as they investigate the sinking of vessel nearly four years ago. Investigators say the Pacific Grizzly was moored in Bella Coola harbour when it mysteriously sank ...
Apr 10, 2019
Commission report on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls complete
The much-anticipated report on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will be released in June. The four-person commission has completed the document, but the federal government has agreed to...
Apr 10, 2019